Good Morning Sweet Potato

You may be asking, "Sweet potatoes for breakfast?"  Yes!  This is one of my new favorite go-to breakfasts.  Sweet potatoes are packed with good carbs - great for runners! - and keeps you feeling full.  It's a nice break from the traditional oatmeal or egg breakfast.  The blend of nuts, sweet potatoes and maple syrup will remind you a little of Thanksgiving, and who doesn't love Thanksgiving?

Good Morning Sweet Potato

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

1 sweet potato (however large or small you would like)

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions

Pierce the sweet potato all over with a fork.  Microwave on high for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of your potato.  Rotate once or twice during cooking until the center is soft.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the walnuts and maple syrup.  Cook over medium-low heat until the nuts are coated and fragrant.

Slice open the top of the potato lengthwise and place the walnut mixture on top.  Serve warm.

Recipe Source: Adapted slightly from: Golub, Joanna Sayaho.  Runner's World: Meals on the Run, 150 energy-packed recipes in 30 minutes or less.  Rodale, 2015.  Print.